The Second Vatican Council

The Council's four sessions from 1962 to 1965 and its 16 landmark documents modernized the liturgy, renewed the priesthood and religious life, enhanced the role of lay Catholics, opened dialogue with other churches and non-Christians, and identified the church as the "people of God" attuned to the problems and hopes of the world.

To find the dcouments of the Second Vatican Counciil, please visit the Vatican archives, here.